TASTY SUB.
2001 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
10 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 82017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WE OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE: 4 FLIES ON WALL BY THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE,6 FLIES AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA;4 FLIES ON WALL BY THE MEAT SLICER,10 FLIES ON WALLS IN BOTH FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 5 AT REAR AREA BY SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARS AND PREP TABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INCLUDED BASEMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MAR 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DUCT TAPE USED AT DOORS OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED TO USE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE .ABOVE THE DR.PEPPER REACH-IN COOLER
SEP 92016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. GREASE TRAP HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, DEFROST AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22016FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE; HAMBURGER MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 2- DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 120 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 59.5F, VALUED AT $250. 2 LBS GYRO SAUCE AT 55F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). THE SAID COOLER IS HOLDING TEMP AT 40F.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A STORAGE CABINET BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. ALSO, SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE CONDIMENTS AND WALLS. ON WALLS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND ON WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE FRONT CUSTOMER LOBBY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR WAS OPEN DURING INSPECTION. SCREEN DOOR WAS TORN AND HAD SEVERAL 1/4" HOLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED; SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. GREASE TRAP HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, DEFROST AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; LOWER SHELVING ON PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, A DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT IS OFF THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN; IN PREP AREA, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK, AND TOILET ROOM.. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 192016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH BLACK MILD LIKE SPOTS ON IT DARK GROOVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ELIMINATE USE OF CARBOARD AS TABLE AND SHELF LINER. REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SLICER.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERTORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING STEAM TABLE AND OLD FRYER. CLEAN ALL OLD EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN REAR AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS EXPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHICKEN SPLATTER ON WALL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN STEAM TABLE. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT WORKING (OLD FRYER, OLD STEAM TABLE, GYRO MACHINE)
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION WIHTIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
SEP 292015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Above violation still remaining( Damaged floor tiles in bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).
AUG 102015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged floor tiles in bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.
Broken/damaged light shield in food prep area, shall be re-placed/repaired.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
AUG 192014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
FOUND REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING LIGHT. MUST INSTALL WITH SHATTERPROOF BULB.
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
FOUND FRONT STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(OLD WOOD, CAR PARTS,ETC.)
SEP 202013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.RAW CHICKEN:SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 52.5F TO 53.9F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 62.6F TO 63.2F;BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38.9F. MANAGER STATED THAT CHICKEN WAS DELIVERED YESTERDAY, HOWEVER NO INVOICE OF PURCHASED/DELIVERY PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE $65. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED MEAT SLICER ,CUTTING BOARD KNIFE AND ALUMINUM FOIL STORED ON TOP THE CHEST FREEZER IN HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK,OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN PREP AREA.
ICE AND DRY BLOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. FOOD, GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXTENDED FAUCET NECK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 292012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SALT, PREP CART,SHELVES FOR THE SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE GRILL.
WALLS BEHIND THE SHLEVE WITH SPICES. AND WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS WHEN HE WEAR THE GLOVES BEFORE HE PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMER AND REMOVING HIS GLOVES TO COOK NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING MONEY IN THE CASHIER AND THEN HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD NOT WASHING HIS HANDS ALSO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER "THAT EVERY TIME YOU PUT OR REMOVE GLOVES ,YOU HAVE TO WASH YOUR HANDS. EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH MONEY AND YOU WANT TO HELP PREPARE FOODS ,YOU HAVE TO WASH YOUR HANDS".ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. EMPLOYEE STARTED TO WASH HIS HANDS AFTER HE HAD SOME CLEANING DONE.AND MANAGER WASHED HIS HANGS AFTER TOUCHING THE MONEY.
MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK, SINK WAS LOOSE ALREADY AND CAULKING WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOLER, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER; THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP, AND THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AREA, IN THE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REPLACE. WALLS NOT MAINTAINED -WITH FOOD STAINED/SPLASHED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE CONTAINER OF SAUCE, IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD COVER IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
NO THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
MAR 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST LABEL ALL STORED FOODS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LIDS OF 2 LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AND IN PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
MAR 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS FROM 1.26.10 REPORT 72247.
MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS FROM 1.26.10 REPORT 72247.
MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS FROM 1.26.10 REPORT 72247.
JAN 262010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM REPORT #657807 DATED4.14.09 WAS NOT CORRECTED: SHELOVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST LABEL ALL STORED FOODS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED INTERIOR LIDS OF 2 LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AND IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST OFF OF REAR DOOR SCREEN. MUST REPAIR MISALIGNED DOORS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNING OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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